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ZIP Code 17325

Adams County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,619
83/sq mi
$80,948
Median income
$287,200
Median home value
35.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gettysburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 17325 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 17325 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, with 27,619 residents across 332.8 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 17325 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,948 (4% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,693. Poverty here runs at 8.4%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $287,200 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,016 monthly, and 72.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 17325, plus 6 more within Adams County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 17325

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gettysburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 17325.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 17325, Gettysburg, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

27,619

Population

332.8

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 17325?

42.5

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,948

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$42,693

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 17325 ranks nationally

Gettysburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,948 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,212

Total Housing Units

11,345

Occupied Units

867

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$287,200

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$1,016

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 17325 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 168
2021 +10.1% 185
2022 +9.7% 203
2023 +6.5% 216
2024 +13.1% 244

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 842 business establishments in ZIP 17325, employing approximately 12,517 people with a combined annual payroll of $538,131,000.

842

Businesses

12,517

Employees

$538.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 165 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 133 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 108 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 86 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 65 7.7%
Construction 59 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 3.9%
Finance and insurance 29 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.4%
Manufacturing 26 3.1%
Wholesale trade 18 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 2.1%
Information 12 1.4%
Educational services 12 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 17325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 17325 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 17325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 17325 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
17343 Mc Knightstown, PA 180 6.4 mi
17304 Aspers, PA 3,059 10.3 mi
17340 Littlestown, PA 10,896 7.9 mi
17350 New Oxford, PA 12,886 8.9 mi
17307 Biglerville, PA 5,899 9.9 mi
21727 Emmitsburg, MD 5,850 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

17350 standard
New Oxford, PA
Pop: 12,886
17340 standard
Littlestown, PA
Pop: 10,896
17316 standard
East Berlin, PA
Pop: 8,266
17320 standard
Fairfield, PA
Pop: 7,823
17307 standard
Biglerville, PA
Pop: 5,899
17372 standard
York Springs, PA
Pop: 4,101

Related Areas

Adams County Gettysburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 17325 in? ▼
ZIP code 17325 (Gettysburg) is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 17325? ▼
ZIP code 17325 in Gettysburg, PA has a population of 27,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 17325? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 17325 is $80,948, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 17325? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 17325 is $287,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 17325? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 17325 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 17325? ▼
ZIP code 17325 has 842 business establishments employing approximately 12,517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 17325? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 17325 are: Retail trade (165), Accommodation and food services (133), Other services (except public administration) (108). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 17325? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 17325 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 17325? ▼
In ZIP code 17325, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 17325? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 17325 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 17325? ▼
In ZIP code 17325, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 17325? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 17325 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.